SV-98 changes in Battlefield 6
- 3documented changes
- 2patches
- 2nerfs
- 1fix
Every documented change to SV-98
3 changes across 2 patches, newest first
Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026
- NERFSV-98Weapons · Bolt-Action Rifles Sweet Spotverified
SV-98 sweet spot range decreased from 54-90m to 54-75m
The SV-98's sweet spot range now ends sooner, so the window for bonus damage is smaller.
SV-98 sweet spot range decreased from 54-90m to 54-75m.
Official source - NERFSV-98Weapon Ballistic Changes · Muzzle Velocity Adjustmentsverified
SV-98: Muzzle Velocity decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s
The SV-98's bullets travel a little slower, so you need to lead moving targets more and aim a bit higher at long range.
Muzzle Velocity Adjustments: SV-98: Decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s (-5.56%)
- SV-98: Decreased from 720 m/s to 680 m/s (-5.56%)
Season 1: California Resistance (Phase 2) Tuesday, 18 November 2025
- FIXSV-98Weaponsverified
Fixed the issue where the SV-98 displayed lower damage stats when equipping the 5 MW Red attachment
The SV-98 now shows its correct damage stats with the 5 MW Red attachment instead of lower ones.
Fixed the issue where the SV-98 displayed lower damage stats when equipping the 5 MW Red attachment.
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